2017

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Non-Profit April 29, 2017

Land Conservation Fund Grant Applications Now Available

Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced the availability of applications for grants through the Foundation’s Land Conservation Fund. The Land Conservation Fund was created to preserve and protect important conservation and recreation areas throughout Delaware County or those owned by Delaware County organizations by matching donations of land or dollars. Property acquired with Land Conservation Fund Grants will become part of the public trust to ensure that the land is protected for…

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A carwash is awash with excitement. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson April 28, 2017

John Carlson: Wash Brings River to Mind

By: John Carlson— You know your life lacks excitement when the wildest thing you do all day is drive through the carwash. We did this yesterday. With Nan behind the wheel, I coached her into Clancy’s tire tracker gizmo, offering helpful hints like “Left,” and “Right,” and then “A little righter,” and finally “Geez, woman, not that far right! Open your eyes, why don’tcha?” I know she appreciated my help, because she began flipping me the coveted “You’re the World’s…

Location of new construction for Cole Academy's 24,640 square-foot building, located at the intersection of Morrison Road and Woods Edge Lane. Photo provided.

Business April 27, 2017

Pridemark Construction, Inc Announces Recent Groundbreaking For New Cole Academy Facility

By: Meagan Fisher— Muncie, IN—Pridemark Construction, Inc is proud to announce the recent groundbreaking for Cole Academy. In 2015, Cole Academy owner, Tracy Navas approached Pridemark Construction’s design team with a need to expand.  The organization had outgrown their existing facility and needed more room to accommodate their growing clientele. With Tracy’s ideas and Pridemark’s expertise, the design was created. The 24,640 square-foot building, located at the intersection of Morrison Road and Woods Edge Lane, will feature two large gyms, a…

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Education April 27, 2017

Fall 2017 Deadline For 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

Muncie, Ind. – The 2018 recipients of the Delaware County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be named in December 2017. This change continues from the 2016-2017 academic year. Previously scholarship recipients were identified in March of the year they graduated from high school. This change affects the program for all Indiana community foundations. In selecting recipients for the Delaware County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships, consideration is given to student activities and achievements, community and civic service, academic ability and potential…

Janet Holcomb, Indiana's First Lady answers questions during a panel discussion with Jud Fisher and Jeff Daniels during the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance introduction of the Vision 2021 economic development plan. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business April 25, 2017

Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance Introduces Vision 2021 Program

By: Mike Rhodes— This morning the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance introduced the Vision 2021 5-year economic development program at a breakfast for community and business leaders. The program was held at the Horizon Convention Center. Jay Julian, Chief Economic Development Officer, President/CEO, introduced the program and acknowledged those in attendance and special guests. Accomplishments of the Vision 2016 economic development plan, were also presented and reviewed by Jeff Daniels, Vision 2021 Co-Chairman. “Every winning team needs a playbook. Our playbook has…

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Non-Profit April 25, 2017

Gateway to Growing Grand Opening to Be Held Friday

By: Ellie Flaherty— Gateway to Growing along with Hoosier Roots, a non-profit looking to fight food insecurity in Muncie, will be hosting an opening celebration on Friday April 28th from 1:00-5:00 at the Maring-Hunt Community Garden! Gateway to Growing is the product of a semester long partnership between Ball State Architecture students, the Maring-Hunt Community Garden, and Muncie Public Library. The shade pavilion will expand the current impact of the Garden on-site at Maring-Hunt Library.  Gateway to Growing will be…

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Non-Profit April 24, 2017

Muncie Food Hub Partnership Joins Forces With Farmished

Muncie, IN—With similar goals and missions, the Muncie Food Hub Partnership and Farmished have combined efforts to help local food systems succeed. Through elections held last week, Kate Elliott, Dr. Josh Gruver, Russell Kischuk, and Elaine Vidal were elected to the Farmished Board of Directors. The four bring a range of expertise and resources as they join existing board members Kelli Huth and Michael Wolfe. Gruver, a Ball State professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, said the Muncie Food…

Campaign Chairman Kelly Stanley, YOC Board member. Photo by: Kyle Evens Berwyn Studios

Non-Profit April 22, 2017

Youth Opportunity Center Launches a $4.25 Million Capital Campaign

By: Polly Craig— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) and YOC Foundation announced a $4.25 million Capital Campaign at an event on Thursday, April 20, 2017. The YOC’s Transforming Together: The Next Chapter Campaign addresses the YOC’s need to renovate existing facilities and create innovative treatment programs to more effectively treat youth with complex psychological and behavioral challenges. Campaign chairman Kelly Stanley, YOC Board member and a well-known community leader, hosted the campaign celebration and reveal for approximately 100 early…

Ivy Tech Lobby at 345 S. High Street, Muncie, IN

Education April 22, 2017

General Assembly Approves $39 Million for Ivy Tech Community College

 Additional $4 million in private funding will support improvements to the Muncie Campus in the East Central Region Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region’s Muncie Campus will undergo a transformation over the next few years, thanks to the $39 million earmarked for the project in the 2017-2019 biennial state budget approved today by the Indiana General Assembly. The total cost of the project, about $43 million, will include $4 million in private funding to be raised…

"Shoot for Good Muncie" is this Saturday. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education April 21, 2017

Attention Photographers: “Shoot For Good Muncie” Wants Your Images on Saturday

Muncie, IN – A group of Ball State photojournalism students are coming together on Saturday, April 22, (Earth Day), to spend a 24-hour period documenting and celebrating acts of volunteerism and “giving back” in the Muncie, Indiana area. Shoot for Good Muncie uses documentary photojournalism as a celebration of community, volunteerism and positive human connections. The NPPA (National Press Photographer’s Association) Student Chapter at Ball State has been organizing the project and wants to reach out to local photographers, Muncie…